Aluminium extrusion usage in building and construction to grow 1.24% CAGR through 2035, with Americas at 1.15%, Europe at 1.30% & MEA at 2.47%
What does the building and construction market mean for aluminium extrusion industry? The answer may depend less on how much the world builds and more on where it builds and what those buildings require. As construction activity picks up across regions, aluminium extrusion is set to follow - but...
Meagan Lalonde joins Metra North America as Architectural Sales Manager
Metra North America, leading manufacturer of engineered architectural systems specialising in custom fenestration, curtain wall, and building envelope solutions, has announced that Meagan Lalonde has joined the company as Architectural Sales Manager. Lalonde brings more than a decade of experience...
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Aluminum Association continues growth with two new member companies
The Aluminum Association announced today the addition of two new member companies, Aluminicaste and Walbridge. Aluminicaste joined as a producer member while Walbridge joined as an associate member. This brings total company membership in the Association to 98, consisting of 50 producer members and...
Aluminum fees in Japan seen near record in first quarter
Aluminum premiums in Japan probably will hold near record levels in the first quarter as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe continues economic stimulus and supply is disrupted, according to four executives who are scheduled to start price negotiations next week. Surcharges for the three months starting in...
Horizon’s aluminium rollers offer a strong option at half the weight of steel
Innovative aluminium conveyor rollers designed and built by Horizon Conveyor Equipment are offering light relief to site operators in their efforts to tackle health and safety risks and cut maintenance downtime. Horizon has constructed its heavy duty aluminium rollers to offer robust strength but...
US aluminium centers’ shipments at 17-month high
US service centers last month recorded their strongest aluminium shipments since May last year, boosting expectations for 2014 even as some market sources questioned the sustainability of the demand uptick. Improved activity was reported in markets as diverse as aerospace, automotive and commercial...
UC RUSAL to invest EUR 4 mln in SUAL-Powder Metallurgy modernization
UC RUSAL, a leading, global aluminium producer, announces a plan to modernize the SUAL-Powder Metallurgy (Shelekhov, Russia) plant. The total project investment is estimated to be EUR 4 mln. The plant is acquiring a classifier mill HOSOKAWA Alpine (Germany). The installation of the new equipment...
ARABAL 2013: Challenges remain for growth of GCC’s downstream aluminium industry
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has all the necessary factors for a growing downstream aluminium industry but risks remain, delegates said at the 2013 Arabal conference in Abu Dhabi. “[The downstream industry] needs further regulation, while at the same time it must defend home markets by...
Aluminium systems brands ready for Batimat 2013 in Paris
Batimat 2013 is moving to a new location in Paris, but visitors will still be able to find the aluminium systems brands Sapa, Technal and Wicona at the world's leading show for building and construction. This year - the exhibition is organized every two years - Batimat will be held at the Paris...
Warren City Council modifying scrap metal proposal
An effort to stop copper and aluminum thefts from buildings continues today when a City Council committee will discuss modifying the city's salvage legislation proposal to allow city residents up to three free permits. Councilman Eddie Colbert, D-7th Ward, hopes to pass legislation next month that...
Hot rolling project constructed by Baoye starts production
On October 26th, the 600, 000 TPA aluminum strip hot rolling project of Shandong Weiqiao Aluminum and Electricity Co., Ltd, which is constructed by the equipment installation subsidiary of Shanghai Baoye Group, succeeded in rolling the first roll of product. The 600, 000 TPA aluminum strip hot...
AAMA's Aluminum Material Council publishes sustainability white paper
The Aluminum Material Council of the American Architectural Manufacturers Association has released a new white paper on aluminum’s sustainability, strength and efficiency, “Aluminum: The total Solution for Sustainable, Strong and Efficient Commercial Building Design.” “The overall goal of the AMC...
Sapa Building System wins for innovation in Australia
Façade Directions, the authorized distributor in Australia for the aluminium systems brand Sapa Building System, has won a major industry award for the use of Sapa's Elegance 85 Powerframe curtain wall. The Australian Window Association (AWA) presented the award for Most Innovative Window System....
Alumitec announces its expansion into the Aluminium Balustrading market
Alumitec announced today that its Australian Aluminium Distributor division is entering the Balustrade market with some very stylish and market leading systems. Their head of marketing Tim Flannery today announced the NEW Balustrade safety system called Alumi Rail. who has just entered into an...
Somerville Aluminum celebrates grand opening with Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno as keynote speaker
There was more to be celebrated than just an impressive new showroom for the central New Jersey home remodeling company. In just four and a half winter months, Somerville Aluminum transformed a 15,000 foot building into a showroom, design center, office complex and warehouse utilizing local...
AluK systems to supply for University of South Wales
AluK's aluminium building systems have been supplied for the new main entrance building at the University of South Wales (previously University of Glamorgan). Specified by Lawray Architects, in collaboration with John Weaver (Contractors), AluK doors and curtain walling systems were installed to...
NALCO, Auckland focuses on innovation & customer satisfaction
NALCO, National Aluminium Ltd, based at Highbrook, Auckland is an award winning company and a leading supplier of aluminium extrusion and rolled product, They specialise in design and manufacture and distribute to both local and international markets. Recently they spoke to NZManufacturer Magazine...
Joint participation of DUBAL and EMAL at "ALUEXPO 2013" in Istanbul achieved its overall objectives.
The joint participation of Dubai Aluminium and Emirates Aluminium at the 3rd Aluminium Technologies, Machinery and Products Trade Fair ("ALUEXPO 2013") - which took place in Istanbul, Turkey from 3 to 6 October 2013 - achieved its overall objectives. Awareness was raised of the two primary...
Architectural award to Ulm-based building
The building that houses University Hospital's surgery department in Ulm, Germany, has been named winner of a new German architectural award for buildings in the hospital and health sector. Wicona contributed with aluminium solutions. The German Architects Association's "Bund Deutscher Architekten"...
Gooding Aluminium adds new range of products to support existing portfolio
Gooding Aluminium the national and international supplier of a wide range of high quality aluminium sheets, aluminium profiles and aluminium extrusions has added a range of products and accessories to support existing product portfolio. Recognising the changing requirements of its customers,...
